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1989 Dodge D250 LE Cummins Turbo Diesel (Rattler)

About

This is the most recent addition to my family. Bought it in August '06. I never owned a rattler before and I LOVE IT! This is my tractor! If I ever want to move my house, this is the truck I'll use.IT'S ALL ABOUT TORQUE BABY! (Redline is about 3200 RPM)
This truck needed a lot of things fixed when I got it. It's just a pup at 175,000 miles. Diesels live very long lives when cared for. (My uncle's '97 Dodge has over 530k and no rebuild yet.) This has turned into my latest project. I don't want to use the word 'restoration', but that'll happen one day I know. ;-)
This thing is a blast to drive. I really enjoy it. If I had to take a trip cross-country, I'd probably drive this over Franky. (Shhh, don't tell him) It has a different 'power'. It's not a horsepower screamer type power, but rather like a fast tractor with power windows and great economy (like 24mpg). Get the idea?

Specs

Factory Options

PS, PB, PW, PL, Infinity Sound System, Sure Grip

Mods

None to date, but numerous 'repairs'. For anyone who's gone into a Bosch VE44 injection pump on their own, they can appreciate the headache. Makes an auto trans rebuild seem like sharpening a blade on a lawnmower, sheesh...